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Elks foundation to award scholarships
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Elks foundation to award scholarships

September 10, 2021

Applications may be completed online and must be submitted by Nov. 15. The 500 national winners will be announced in April 2022. Twenty top scholarships will be awarded ranging from…

Community Grief Group to hold meeting
Community

Community Grief Group to hold meeting

September 10, 2021

The next meeting of the community grief group, Living with Loss, will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. Meetings are held…

Bayfield Lions Club Foundation to host dinner
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Bayfield Lions Club Foundation to host dinner

September 10, 2021

Prime rib and complimentary beer and wine will be served. The silent auction begins at 5 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m. A live auction will be held after…

Preschool to hold Pasta for a Purpose dinner
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Preschool to hold Pasta for a Purpose dinner

September 10, 2021

There is a suggested donation of $15 per plate, and children 5 and younger are free. Reserve a spot at https://bit.ly/38WCs92. For more information, visit SonflowerChristianPreschool.org or on facebook at…

Pine River Library debuts fall programs
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Pine River Library debuts fall programs

September 7, 2021

Pine River Library will begin in-person indoor programs in September. Storytime for young children will be held at 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Wednesday that includes stories, songs and crafts. On the…

VFW Post 4031 grateful for donations
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VFW Post 4031 grateful for donations

September 7, 2021

As of Aug. 15, we have raised $3,607.70! We are extremely grateful to the Community Foundation who oversees the grant, and to everyone who has mailed a check to the…

Thank you from the O’Neills
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Thank you from the O’Neills

September 7, 2021

Unfortunately, we leave behind an incredible amount of great friends in this small mountain town. All the memories from the Assay Office to Purgatory will always be cherished. I thank…

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet virtually
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San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet virtually

September 4, 2021

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will meet virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday on Zoom. After a brief business meeting, Wirt Wills will present “Reconstructing the Pueblo Bonito Mounds: New Data…

Animas Museum to host webinar
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Animas Museum to host webinar

September 3, 2021

Participants will learn about photographer Frank Gonner and see early Durango through his eyes. The webinar will be presented by Gonner’s granddaughter, Kathy Gibson, and will feature many of his…

Senior center announces dining change
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Senior center announces dining change

September 3, 2021

The decision was made based on the risks associated with people dining together without masks and within 6 feet of each other. The center will continue to provide home-delivered meals.…

Fenceline Cider to buy apples from residents
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Fenceline Cider to buy apples from residents

August 27, 2021

Fencline Cider will buy apples from community members at 25 cents per pound ($500 per ton) delivered to Fenceline in Mancos. Any type of ripe apple will be accepted. Wild…

History Live Durango returns
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History Live Durango returns

August 27, 2021

The events were organized by Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable, a regional collaborative of nonprofit organizations who produce public humanities programs, in partnership with Colorado Humanities. Programs will feature a mix…

Alternative Horizons to host golf tournament
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Alternative Horizons to host golf tournament

August 27, 2021

For more information, to sponsor or to register, visit www.alternativehorizons.org or call 247-4374. Those experiencing domestic violence, call the Alternative Horizons’ free and confidential hotline at 247-9619.

100+ Women Who Care La Plata to meet
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100+ Women Who Care La Plata to meet

August 27, 2021

The group meets three times a year for one hour each meeting. Three members are randomly selected to pitch a nonprofit they support and members vote on which nonprofit will…

History Live returns this September
Community

History Live returns this September

August 27, 2021

Events were organized by Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable, a regional collaborative of nonprofit organizations that produce public humanities programs, in partnership with Colorado Humanities. This year’s program schedule will feature…

Library to host ice cream social
Community

Library to host ice cream social

August 27, 2021

Participants will learn about the library’s fall programming for youths. There will be games and activities for all ages and free ice cream.

Parks and Rec releases activity guide
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Parks and Rec releases activity guide

August 27, 2021

The Enrichment Guide lists youth and adult programs for the fall and winter seasons. Register online at www. DurangoGov.org/Register4Rec or in person at Durango Community Recreation Center, Chapman Hill or…

Fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s research
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Fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s research

August 27, 2021

The $10 per person entry fee will go toward the fight to stop Alzheimer’s disease. Instructors will lead the class, and attendees are encouraged to bring a water bottle. For…

And the West is History: Durango Downtown – 1951
And the West is History

And the West is History: Durango Downtown – 1951

August 27, 2021

In many people’s mind, the era before the 1960s is often thought of in terms of black and white. Television, newspaper pictures and most movies were in black and white.…